Amenorrhoea (Secondary)
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This pathway provides guidance on investigating adult female patients with unexplained secondary amenorrhoea.
Date reviewed: February 2013
Date of next review: June 2023
Published: April 2013
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The relative radiation level (RRL) of each imaging investigation is displayed in the pop up box.
SYMBOL | RRL | EFFECTIVE DOSE RANGE |
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None | 0 |
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Minimal | < 1 millisieverts |
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Low | 1-5 mSv |
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Medium | 5-10 mSv |
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High | >10 mSv |
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Teaching Points
Teaching Points
- Diagnostic Imaging may reveal a cause of secondary amenorrhoea in the following cases
- Central hypogonandism where a functioning or non-functioning pituitary adenoma is present
- Ultrasonography of the ovaries in suspected polycystic ovarian syndrome or primary ovarian failure
Information for Consumers
Information for Consumers
Information from this website |
Information from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists’ website |
Consent to Procedure or Treatment Radiation Risks of X-rays and Scans |
Radiation Risk of Medical Imaging During Pregnancy Radiation Risk of Medical Imaging for Adults and Children |
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